Rob Wilson

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In the clippings (16)

20 Jan 1981Wigram: fast circuit offers chance to see racing at its bestPreview of the 32nd Lady Wigram Trophy on Sunday 25 January 1981 on the 3.4 km circuit, decided over two heats with…21 Jan 1981Lady Wigram Trophy meeting: entrants and programmeTait Electronics advertisement for the Lady Wigram Trophy meeting on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 January 1981 at…21 Jan 1981Lady Wigram Trophy meeting: entrants and programmeTait Electronics advertisement for the Lady Wigram Trophy meeting on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 January 1981 at…21 Jan 1981$400,000 worth of machines line upMore than $400,000 worth of Formula Pacific machinery was set to line up at Wigram, with some cars costing up to…21 Jan 1981$400,000 worth of machines line upMore than $400,000 worth of Formula Pacific machinery was set to line up at Wigram, with some cars costing up to…21 Jan 1981The drivers who never look backFeature on the 1981 Lady Wigram meeting, which was nearly cancelled due to lack of entries and money but was now…21 Jan 1981No more 'cheapos'Formula Pacific had become expensive: a top car cost about $80,000 in 1981 compared with around $25,000 three years…21 Jan 1981New Suzuki is bike to watch at WigramAuckland rider Rodger Freeth, national champion in 1976-78, brought a new $25,000 Suzuki RG500 Mark VI, supplied…24 Jan 1981Fastest at Wigram goes to OxtonDave Oxton set the fastest time of 1:11.1 in his Ralt RT4 in the first practice session at Wigram, a blustery session…24 Jan 1981Driving ambition revs through Rob WilsonColin Bryant profiles New Zealander Rob Wilson, who went to England eight years earlier penniless, played guitar in…26 Jan 1981Oxton supreme at WigramDavid Oxton (Pye Ralt RT4) won both 24-lap Formula Pacific races at Wigram before about 6000 people, taking the Lady…26 Jan 1981Muffler moanLight-hearted round-up of the 1981 Wigram meeting: Grant Campbell removed his muffler after nobody else fitted one,…26 Jan 1981South Island could drop off paceGrand Prix general manager Ron Frost said after the 1981 Lady Wigram race that the South Island could be phased out of…26 Jan 1981Muffler moanLight-hearted round-up of the 1981 Wigram meeting: Grant Campbell removed his muffler after nobody else fitted one,…26 Jan 1981South Island could drop off paceGrand Prix general manager Ron Frost said after the 1981 Lady Wigram race that the South Island could be phased out of…31 Jan 1981Elated Oxton, but uncertain future for Aurora AFX seriesColin Bryant reports on David Oxton's elation after his double heat win at Wigram, while many drivers and officials…

From the reports

• Rob Wilson was runner-up to Dave McMillan in the NZ Formula Ford championship before returning to Britain. (24 Jan 1981)
• Rob Wilson finished fifth in the British F3 championship in 1980. (24 Jan 1981)
• Rob Wilson noted there were as many as eight race meetings every weekend in Great Britain. (26 Jan 1981)
• Rob Wilson noted there were as many as eight race meetings every weekend in Great Britain. (26 Jan 1981)

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